Illuminarium (Cabinet of Curious Phenomena) is an author project inspired by the existence of paranormal phenomena (enlightenments, apparitions and miracles). The performance plays with the boundaries between spiritualism and illusionism and juxtaposes beliefs with scientific theories.
Written and directed by: Sláva Daubnerová Performed by: Emil Leeger and Sláva Daubnerová Dramaturgy, technical cooperation: Pavel Graus Stage design: Tom Ciller Costume design: Marija Havran Music and sound design: Matej Gyarfáš Videoart: Lukáš Kodoň Production: P.A.T.platform for contemporary theatre Opening night: December 16, 2011 elledanse, Bratislava
Financial support: Ministry of Culture of the Slovak Republic
Selected festivals: Touches & Connections 2012 Martin, Slovak republic
“Do ghosts speak to us? Can people read minds and foresee events? Is magic for real, or is only dexterity put to work? Or is it all completely different? These are questions which „Illuminarium: Cabinet of Curious Phenomena“, another well-made work of Sláva Daubnerová, rests upon. The most recent theatrical opus of actress and director Sláva Daubnerová, whose M.H.L. was awarded the Newcomer of the season 2010 in the Dosky Award is, similar to most of her previous works, constructed as an authorial collage. Three striking personalities step into the limelight – Daniel Home, famous for his ability to levitate, Eusapia Palladino, who in deep trance caused many a paranormal activity to occur, and Viktor Ponrepo, who had ably reinvented himself from an illusionist to one of the first Czech filmmakers…For Daubnerová, whose performances are marked with prominent aesthetics and savy use of video, this theme offers much.” Soňa Smolková
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